IELTS
JOURNAL
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Writing an introduction
The introduction should begin by talking about what the graph/bar/table talks about.
Ideally, you need to begin with one or two sentences that state .
The opening sentence for
the first paragraph should define what the graph
is about that is the date, location and what
is being described in the graph. The easiest way to start writing is by paraphrasing the topic.
Practice writing different introductions about one graph.
Example:
Writing Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The table below shows the proportion of different categories of families living in
poverty in Australia in 1999.
Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Family type
Proportion of people from each
household type living in poverty
Single aged person
6% (54,000)
Aged couple
4% (48,000)
Single,
no children
19% (359,000)
Couple, no children
7% (211,000)
Sole parent
21% (232,000)
Couple with children
12% (933,000)
All households
11% (1,837,000)
Sample introductions:
Here are 3 introductions which paraphrase the question in different ways. Notice that
sometimes using the words from the table or the table can help you write better.
1.
The chart compares percentages of Australians from six different family
types who were classed as poor in 1999.
(18 words)
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